Sam Travis (pictured) was demoted to Pawtucket to make room for Dustin Pedroia who is returning from the disabled list. Travis hit the ball well in six games (five starts), going 8 for 17 (.471) with six runs scored. Stephen Hewitt of the Boston Herald talked with manager John Farrell on why Travis was demoted.

Tim Britton of the Providence Journal spoke with former two-way player Brian Johnson about his upcoming first professional at-bat when the Red Sox travel to Philadelphia for interleague play.

MacPherson also wrote in the Providence Journal that Edgar Olmos could provide the Red Sox with some options on the mound after he recently threw five no-hit innings out of the bullpen for Pawtucket.

Players of the Week: 6/5-6/11

Nick Longhi, 1B, Portland Sea Dogs

6 G, 21 AB, 9 H, 6 2B, 1 HR, 9 RBI, 3 BB, 3 K, .429/.520/.857

After an ice-cold start to the season, Longhi (pictured) has come on nicely of late. The first baseman is currently on a six-game hit streak and has raised his batting average 12 points to .257 since the start of June.

Shawn Haviland, RHP, Pawtucket Red Sox

1 GS, 1-0, 9 IP, 0 ER, 0.00 ERA, 4 H, 0.44 WHIP, 0 BB, 7 K

Haviland dominated Buffalo in his most recent start for his first career nine-inning complete game. The 31-year-old Connecticut native has fared well for Pawtucket this season, posting a 3.22 ERA in 10 starts (64 1/3 IP).Photo Credit: Sam Travis and Nick Longhi by Kelly O'Connor